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I knew it was going to be an interesting weekend when a “streaker” ran onto the field and grabbed the football resting at the line of scrimmage during Friday night’s Westhampton Beach football game. The streaker was almost immediately confronted by an East Hampton player and, after a quick facemask and shake to get loose, took off north into the darkness. I was told that this was the first time that something like this has ever happened during a Hurricanes’ football game.
On Saturday, Retta and I headed into the city to visit my old high school—Riverdale Country School—for my 20th reunion. We caught the Falcons football team in action and got to see how much my old campus had changed over the years. That night I met up with some of my former classmates and we reminisced about our high school years. It was great to see everyone and we all hoped it wouldn’t be another 20 years before our next reunion.
On Sunday, during a ride to the store, we passed Ziggy Marley and his band members hanging on the corner of Sunset Avenue and Main Street before their performance at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. I rolled down my window and wished for them to have a good show; in response, a few waved while others flashed us the peace sign. Later, I gave Retta a hard time, saying: “You could have had a photo of you with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers to go along with your picture of you with Keb’ Mo’, but no, you said it was too chilly to walk.”
To round out my weekend, one of my sources in the village sent me a text around 9 p.m. on Sunday about a car driving into Country Heroes on Montauk Highway. I took a ride over and, sure enough, there it was, a Lexus sedan that had crashed into the front door and window of the building. I would like to wish Don Lipari, and his staff at Country Heroes, a speedy recovery and will stop down for my favorite, a Grand Canyon, as soon as they reopen. I urge everyone to do the same and support this local business.
The Dominican Sisters Family Health Service held its 50th anniversary Gala Celebration at the Westhampton Country Club on September 23 and News 12 anchor Carol Silva served as the “mistress of ceremonies.” Sisters Virginia Hanrahan and Fran Whelan accepted the Mother Mary Walsh Community Leadership Award on behalf of the Dominican Sisters of Hope. Retired registered nurse Teresa Drew accepted the 2011 Community Service Award on behalf of all staff clinicians. Richard Blowes and Thomas K. Bourke accepted the Sister Margaret Mary Rottinghaus Community Commitment Award on behalf of the Charity in Action Committee. The Dominican Sisters provides care to all persons in need in Suffolk, Westchester and Bronx counties, and attends to more than 1,000 patients each day.
The Holiday Spirit: With Halloween a few days away, Books & Books on Main Street in Westhampton Beach is getting in the spirit of things by hosting author and internationally renowned medium Hollister Rand on Friday, October 28, at 6 p.m. Ms. Rand will discuss her new book and provide spirit readings. For more details, or to check out the store’s upcoming schedule, visit www.booksandbookswhb.com.
Bideawee is celebrating Howl-O-Ween at its Westhampton Dog Park, located at 118 Old Country Road, on Saturday, October 29, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. You can enter your pet in the Costume Contest for a donation of $10; entry makes you eligible for a free one-year membership to the dog park. This event is open to all and refreshments will be available for both people and their pets. For more information, call 866-262-8133 or visit www.bideawee.org/events.
The Westhampton Beach Historical Society will host a graveyard walk on Sunday, October 30, starting at 2 p.m., at the Westhampton Cemetery on Montauk Highway. To register, call 288-3335 or email whamprograms@gmail.com.
If your kids collect more candy that they (and you) can handle, Beach Dental on Montauk Highway in Speonk has a deal for you. The owners will be buying candy, for $1 per pound, from those 18 and younger. In turn, they will then ship the sweet stuff to American soldiers now serving overseas as part of “Operation Gratitude.” Kids and teenagers can sell their candy on Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call 325-0731 or visit www.HamptonsBeachDental.com.
And if you are worried about getting a bunch of loose pennies or boxes of raisins on Halloween, then head on down to Main Street Sweets/Ben and Jerry’s in the village for its 18th annual Candy Super Sale. There are lots of great deals on Swedish Fish, Gummy Bears, chocolates and more. The best deal going: buy four bags of candy and get SIX bags for free! For more information, call 288-5753.
Save The Date: The Quogue Association will host the next meeting of the Gabreski Airport Community Advisory Board on Thursday, November 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Quogue Village Hall on Jessup Avenue. Attendees will hear about pending applications at the Westhampton airport and be allowed to ask questions. All are invited.
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